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Only once out of the first two in 8 starts. Disappointed when resuming but Whanganui can be a difficult track and sure to come on for it. Rails draw
Main Danger
9 Saxs 'N' Silks
F: 0x421B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
This stable holds a strong hand with this one as well. Progressed to maiden win last time and top Aussie jockey rides
Next Best
12 Oppenheimer
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 75x32B(5)W(54.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Joanne Surgenor )
Just run out of it in the Heavy last time. The drier track should suit and money has come for it
Consider
8 Chaource
Dividend : $3.80
Place
F: 198x4B(12)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Graeme & Debbie Rogerson )
Defied the disadvantage of a wide draw when resuming, finishing just in behind Persiflage. Wide draw again but improves and gets extra 100m
Longer Odds
11 Mad Max
F: 45x22B(8)W(54.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Two seconds this campaign and looks to have upside
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 4.30
Place1 1 $ 1.80
Place2 12 $ 2.20
Place3 8 $ 3.80
Quinella 1:12 $ 11.30
Trifecta 1:12:8 $ 227.00
First4 1:12:8:3 $ 2816.90
Race 2 - Horizon By Skycity 2Yo
Time: 12:59 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 80000
Top Pick
8 Remala
Dividend : $6.20, $1.70
Won
F:B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-L Noble )
On debut from a stable that wins them at first time of asking. Has done it nicely in both trial wins
Main Danger
6 Belle Du Monde
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 2B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that showed potential on debut and better for run. Won recent trial since and Aussie jockey rides
Next Best
5 Sierra Leone
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 22B(6)W(54.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Hollie Wynyard )
Trainer having a great season and this one has looked promising, racing at this level
Consider
3 Velvet Blue
F: 9B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Bruce Wallace & Grant Cooksley )
Well fancied but beaten 58 lengths on debut. Things clearly not right then and expect better run today
Longer Odds
2 Fat Cat
F: 5B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Improves from debut and looks the value with Craig Grylls riding from rails draw
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 6.20
Place1 8 $ 1.70
Place2 6 $ 1.20
Place3 5 $ 1.90
Quinella 6:8 $ 5.40
Trifecta 8:6:5 $ 44.40
First4 8:6:5:2 $ 103.60
Double 1:8 $ 12.90
Race 3 - Skycity Fireworks (Bm75)
Time: 1:38 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 80000
Top Pick
12 Irish Legacy
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 380x1B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
A 4yo mare that we think is on its way to better things. Impressive win on debut and can only improve
Main Danger
2 Master Brutus
F: 34x62B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Sophia Nolan )
Great to see this one back to looking like the horse it was when showing a lot of potential at the beginning of its career. Came to win last time and just run out of it by a good one
Next Best
8 Merchant Queen
F: x737xB(5)W(56.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Lovely mare out of the Stephen Marsh stable. Resumes and has won two from three in that state
Consider
5 Moet Down
F: x3222B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Has been beaten by very small margins in last three runs and Blake Shinn adds to its chances today
Longer Odds
4 Marengo
F: 221x4B(10)W(57.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
Despite the wide draw, goes in. warren rides for trainer wife and she has brought a good stable of runners together
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 13.60
Place1 7 $ 3.50
Place2 12 $ 1.50
Place3 6 $ 2.40
Quinella 7:12 $ 22.80
Trifecta 7:12:6 $ 253.60
First4 7:12:6:4 $ 1810.20
Treble 1:8:7 $ 294.30
Race 4 - Westbury Stud Royal Descent Stakes
Time: 2:09 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 90000
Top Pick
3 Malt Time
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 11585B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
Freshened and beaten less than two length by the sprinters over 1200m 18 days ago. To come back from 2040m and do that showed its class and 1400m good for it today. Rails draw
Main Danger
7 Dazzled
F: 8x521B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-L Noble )
Nice run to win here over 1300m with warren Kennedy up. That was third up so more improvement likely and will love the extra 100m
Next Best
1 Karman Line
F: 21x68B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Eighth but not far off the winner at Te Rapa last start. Was finishing to good effect that day
Consider
4 Sumi
F: 35113B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
The way this stable runners are going, we have to fit it in as a chance. A talented winner of over $250k
Longer Odds
5 Imprevu
F: 6x284B(8)W(55.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Janenne Dalley )
A very good 6yo mare than wasn't far away in a G3 last time, when finishing well.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 7.50
Place1 8 $ 2.10
Place2 2 $ 2.00
Place3 3 $ 1.50
Quinella 2:8 $ 25.70
Trifecta 8:2:3 $ 156.60
First4 8:2:3:5 $ 969.80
Double 7:8 $ 68.70
Race 5 - Barfoot & Thompson Spec Mdn
Time: 2:43 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 80000
Top Pick
3 Steely Man
F: 2231B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Lynda German )
Has always looked a good prospect and progressed to maiden win over 1600m last time. Can go on with it, with trainer turning to Opie for first run at middle distance
Main Danger
2 Market Square
F: x3412B(13)W(58.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Made a good fist of its first attempt at middle distance when second here just over two weeks ago. There's been early interest in the market
Next Best
6 Pennine Way
Dividend : $10.40, $3.20
Won
F: 5x332B(14)W(57.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Ross McCarroll )
Only a neck behind Steely Man last time and looked like it needed further. gets it today
Consider
9 Starry Eyed
F: 7x314B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Promising. Just the four starts which includes a commanding win two back
Longer Odds
11 Santa Catalina
F: x3021B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Improved run to win when on Good ground last time. Stable runners are now going better generally and Michael McNab sticks
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 10.40
Place1 6 $ 3.20
Place2 7 $ 4.50
Place3 12 $ 10.10
Quinella 6:7 $ 79.60
Trifecta 6:7:12 $ 5942.40
First4 6:7:12:3 $ 20824.40
Race 6 - Dunstan Horsefeeds Stayers Championship Final
Time: 3:24 PM | Distance: 2400 m | Prize $ 125000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
3 About Time
Dividend : $3.70, $1.80
Won
F: 05441B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-L Noble )
It's that trainer/jockey combination again and they've slowly built this one up to the middle distance. Never far away in any of its races, it won over ground at the first time of asking and can go on with it
Main Danger
6 Let Fly
F: 71901B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Conor And Sarah Fahy )
Surprised to see this one at these odds as it has the proven record over ground, winning nicely last time. Inside draw and Sam Spratt sticks
Next Best
5 Up The Anti
F: 55321B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Hollie Wynyard )
We've watched this 4yo develop into a good stayer in the making. No reason why it can't go the 2400m on what we've seen so far
Consider
7 High Country
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 83323B(17)W(56.0)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Tony Pike )
Doing everything but win and it can't be far away. But gate 17 doesn't do it any favours today so maybe a place best?
Longer Odds
9 Celtic Echo
F: 1x483B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Jade Zuppicich )
Here's one that will appreciate the firmer footing and can boost your multis
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 3.70
Place1 3 $ 1.80
Place2 7 $ 2.30
Place3 11 $ 2.70
Quinella 3:7 $ 10.20
Trifecta 3:7:11 $ 138.10
First4 3:7:11:2 $ 756.40
Double 6:3 $ 36.00
Treble 8:6:3 $ 378.10
Race 7 - Shaw's Wire Ropes Auckland Guineas (G2)
Time: 4:01 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 270000
Top Pick
11 Damask Rose
F: 2x3x1B(11)W(55.0)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that won when resuming just under two weeks ago and looks certain to have a big campaign ahead. But best run was two back when third in a G3. Blake Shinn rides
Main Danger
3 Checkmate
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 211B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
The market suggests a two horse race and it could well be so. Very impressive last start and being talked about as a Derby horse.
Next Best
1 Domain Ace
F: 32753B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Graeme & Debbie Rogerson )
Nice run in the Guineas at the Riccarton Cup meeting last month. Honest and sure to be thereabouts
Consider
8 Yaldi
Dividend : $6.20, $1.80
Won
F: 3x8x2B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Hot favourite when resuming at Te Rapa and, although beaten, it was a terrific performance by the winner. Rails draw and an improver
Longer Odds
7 Osteria
F: x3212B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
A lot to like about this gelding and stable on a great run
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 6.20
Place1 8 $ 1.80
Place2 9 $ 9.00
Place3 3 $ 1.50
Quinella 8:9 $ 246.50
Trifecta 8:9:3 $ 1427.90
First4 8:9:3:4 $ 23831.70
Race 8 - Hallmark Stud Eight Carat Classic (G2)
Time: 4:34 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 270000
Top Pick
1 Sethito
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 3511B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
A winner of its maiden at only its third start, it cleared out to win by six lengths. Connections then stepped it up to a G3 and it did it in style. Don't see any reason why it can't win again, with top Aussie jockey on the reins
Main Danger
3 Myakkabelle
F: 22113B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Only once out of the top three in six starts, winning two. With rails draw today, should get the ideal run and is at good EW odds
Next Best
4 Prosegur
F: 1412B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Two wins from its four starts and owns its share of ability. Beaten by Sethito last time and sure to be there at the business end
Consider
10 Reggae Queen
F: 0x41B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Kelly Van Dyk )
Good winner over 1400m last start but got the impression it would be better over more ground. Gets the extra 200m here
Longer Odds
6 Astoria Brooke
F: 451B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Cody Cole )
This a bit tougher than a maiden win but has looked progressive and, if it prefers the Good ground, might surprise them here
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 11.00
Place1 2 $ 2.50
Place2 1 $ 1.20
Place3 9 $ 8.10
Quinella 1:2 $ 7.70
Trifecta 2:1:9 $ 759.50
First4 2:1:9:4 $ 3792.30
Double 8:2 $ 75.30
Race 9 - Cambridge Stud Zabeel Classic (G1)
Time: 5:11 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 500000
Top Pick
8 Snazzytavi
Dividend : $2.00, $1.20
Won
F: 911x1B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
Did it as it liked 11 days ago when winning a G3 over 1600m. Takes improvement, will like the step up to 2040m and will be winning
Main Danger
9 Campionessa
F: 24462B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that was the one to follow Snazzytavi home at Te Rapa last time and could well do again. Honest and in good heart right now. Blake Shinn adds to its chances
Next Best
7 La Crique
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 1x212B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Simon & Katrina Alexander )
What a lovely mare this 6yo is. Never stops trying although beaten on its merits last time. Yet to win at 2000m and might put that right today
Consider
1 Ladies Man
F: x8241B(10)W(59.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Allan Sharrock trained 7yo that is just too good not to be considered. Dominant win last time and now steps up to 2000m, having won three from four over this distance
Longer Odds
3 Meaningful Star
F: 2x411B(7)W(59.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Bruce Wallace & Grant Cooksley )
Has been a revelation since relocating to New Zealand. Drops back from winning a G3 last start and, at these odds, is our 'roughie' chance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 2.00
Place1 8 $ 1.20
Place2 7 $ 1.50
Place3 2 $ 3.20
Quinella 7:8 $ 3.40
Trifecta 8:7:2 $ 55.20
First4 8:7:2:1 $ 132.50
Race 10 - Stella Artois 1500 Championship Final
Time: 5:47 PM | Distance: 1500 m | Prize $ 110000
Top Pick
4 Bourbon Empress
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 31271B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Got its preferred track conditions last start and duly got up to win. Same again today and trainer thinks it is a good prospect
Main Danger
2 El Viento
F: 712l4B(8)W(59.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Got back at Trentham last time and the race was all over turning for home, due to a great ride on the winner. opie takes over and sure to give it every chance
Next Best
14 Subtle Power
F: 1x242B(13)W(54.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
Sam Spratt takes over the reins and is sure to give it every chance. Has been running well this campaign and unlucky to have drawn wide
Consider
7 Hasstobeawinner
Dividend : $10.00, $3.40
Won
F: 55x23B(10)W(55.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Could have won either, or both, its runs this campaign, so good have its runs been when finishing close up
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
10 Imperial Empress
F: x3193B(7)W(54.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Liked its run into third here last start and now Wiremu Pinn takes over